Mysore–Bangalore Rajya Rani Express
The 16557 / 16558 Rajya Rani Express[1] is a daily commuter train between Mysore and Bangalore. This train leaves Bangalore City at 11:30 AM and reaches Mysore at 1:45 PM. In the return direction, it leaves Mysore at 2:50 PM to reach Bangalore City at 5:20 PM.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Rajya Rani Express[1] | ||||
| First service | 1 July 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Bangalore City (SBC) Mysore (MYS) | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 139 km (86 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 2 hours 40 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16557 / 16558 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, 2S | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 16215/16216 Chamundi Express | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates with the number 16558 from Bangalore to Mysore and 16557 in the reverse direction. En route, this train stops at Kengeri, Bidadi, Ramanagara, Channapatna, Maddur, Mandya, Pandavapura and Srirangapatna.
It offers second-class chair cars & an air-conditioned chair car available for booking in advance.
History
Rajya Rani Express trains are a series of express trains operated by Indian Railways to connect state capitals with other cities important for tourism, pilgrimage or business. This was introduced in the Rail Budget 2011.
References
- "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.